Wakefield News

By DAN TOMASELLO

LYNNFIELD — While engineering work is progressing for the proposed rail trail project, a new group opposing the project has officially been launched.

The proposed rail trail project began in 2004 when the Rail Trail Committee was formed. Lynnfield and Wakefield were awarded a $30,000 grant for a feasibility study for the…

WAKEFIELD — A historic 10 days of winter storms have dropped 54 inches of snow on Wakefield, frustrating residents who have to work or get their kids to school, tiring those who have to shovel, snowblow or plow, and completely busting the town’s annual allotment of $650,000 for removing snow and ice.

Yesterday’s 16 inch…

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By BOB BURGESS

WAKEFIELD — The New England Patriots Super Bowl victory last night brought immense relief and then joy to the area, as the team celebrated its fourth NFL championship in the difficult-to-navigate free agency era.

Among the fans cheering the Patriots on against the Seattle Seahawks were those who today were back out…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — At their Tuesday, Jan. 13 school board meeting, members approved the placement of a granite bench and purchase of books that will memorialize a beloved educator at the Dolbeare School who lost her life after a valiant battle with cancer.

For 28 years, Jeanne Hudd worked tirelessly in her job…

By MARK SARDELLA

WAKEFIELD — Finance Committee member Daniel Sherman says he will move to amend the Town Clerk’s budget by removing the $76,000 Town Clerk’s salary from the budget. The promise came last night as the FinCom reviewed its first round of 16 departmental budgets, including the Town Clerk’s.

Town Clerk Mary K. Galvin…

By GAIL LOWE

WAKEFIELD — Town Counsel Thomas Mullen has some serious problems with high school booster clubs and their current relationship to coaches.

The School Committee this week hosted members of various booster clubs supporting athletics and other extracurricular activities as guidelines are examined and finalized. The School Committee now is expected to vote…

WAKEFIELD — The Town of Wakefield’s Tax Collector, Kathleen Kelly, says it’s that time of year when the tax due date is just around the corner. Because Feb. 1 falls on a Sunday, the real estate and personal property taxes are due the next business day, Monday, Feb. 2.

“While we welcome you at the…